By the time this issue goes to print, the trees on campus will have lost their foliage, students will be on Christmas break, and the roads will be covered with snow… Fall is over and winter has arrived. While for some students a new quarter means a new time frame with a new set of courses and a countdown towards graduation, for others it could mean just getting to understand what college life means and the nervous wait for new experiences and unfamiliar challenges.

Just as new freshmen had a taste of what college life is about during their first quarter, the new team at ¿Qué Pasa, OSU? has learned about all the work involved in the process of putting together a publication. We gained familiarity with content planning, time scheduling, and continuous reviews and quality checks; we also learned about the importance of paying attention to detail, of practicing clear communication, and of teamwork and depending on each other.

Besides being a learning experience, last fall was an eventful quarter for us. We are delighted to offer in this issue the coverage of two major cultural events at Ohio State: the much-awaited visit of Rigoberta Menchú and the presentation of Crónica de Una Muerte Anunciada.
Coverage of these two events allowed this team to see first hand examples of individual and institutional commitment. For instance, while Alpha Psi Lambda Latino co-ed fraternity led by Luis Sánchez made Menchú’s visit possible, the Hispanic/Latin@ faculty, staff, and student leadership, along with various offices on campus, stood behind Repertorio Español’s performance.

In addition, this winter’s ¿Qué Pasa, OSU? acknowledges and celebrates the achievements of people like Sánchez, who became the first Latin@ Homecoming King; of Dr. Valente Álvarez, who has contributed to connecting Ohio State with industry through his involvement in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Science; and of Professors José Castro and Mauricio Cabrera-Ríos, who exemplify development of student-teacher relationships into partnerships between colleagues and institutions in two countries.

This issue also dedicates some space to say goodbye to Carmen Álvarez-Breckenridge and to Yolanda Zepeda, in recognition of their contributions to the Hispanic/Latin@ community, and to wish them well in their future endeavors.
Great things are being achieved everyday at our university and it is the Qué Pasa team’s hope to preserve the tradition of providing our readers with content that is informative, relevant and useful regarding events that affect the Latin@ community. As mentioned above, the learning experience has not stopped and we are excited to see what this winter brings to the table and what lessons we can take home with us. We will strive to continue to mantain the high standards of this publication and to be part of this wonderful university as it moves forward on its quest to be the truly global institution its leaders envision.

The ¿Qué Pasa, OSU? team would like to thank all the people who provided support in making this issue possible. This issue is just another milestone in our lives and with your help we will be able to continue with the task at hand. ¡Gracias y que disfruten la revista!